Today our godson Lucas and his lovely mother Hanna braved a bus, two trains, and a long walk in order to come visit us here in Tikkurila. We couldn’t have been happier. While Benjy was off playing in the sandbox, Hanna put Lucas on a blanket so he could have some tummy time. She also...
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I’m going to show you a picture here that marks one of the best, most joyous Easters I can remember. The service was lovely, my handsome husband played the cello during the hymns, there was a baptism, and an African feast in the crypt afterwards. It was WONDERFUL. And I took the annual Easter photo...
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Olli and I became proud parents today- godparents of dear little Lucas. It is an honor that we absolutely don’t take lightly. We will pray for Lucas diligently and do everything we can do to help him become the man God intends for him to be. And in the meantime, I’ll photograph him ’til the...
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Someday, when it’s not -13C/8F, and when I own a little space heater, and consequently when stripping a newborn down to his birthday suit wouldn’t be considered behaviour punishable under the Geneva Convention, I will do a full blown naked newborn shoot. I’m dying to do one of those. But since it is colder than...
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He’s here! Little Lucas is here! About a month ago, I photographed proud parents Hanna and Dennis as they eagerly awaited their little one. And now Lucas has arrived. I’m still editing, but I wanted to share this little preview. I dare you. I DARE you to find something more precious than a baby with...
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Today, dear friends, is the fourth Sunday of Advent! Our priest is very particular about celebrating Advent in Advent and Christmas at Christmas. We haven’t sung one Christmas carol or wished anyone a merry Christmas by punishment of ex-communication. Just kidding. We’d only have to drop and do 10 push ups. But attending St. Nicholas...
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
This is Hanna and Dennis. And these crazy kids are having a baby. And I think- I think- that they’re pretty stoked about it. Thank you, Hanna and Dennis for being so gracious and letting me wrestle time away from you to play in the snow. May you have many quiet moments as a couple...
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
A couple of months ago, our church was contacted by a man looking to start a group for kids who want to practice their English. Scratch that- for parents who want their kids to practice their English. I was the appointed person to head the task force, and at the end of November- voila! The...
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The great thing about being in an international community is that you get to meet new people all the time. New friends, new experiences, new stories. The horrible thing is that they often leave. Our friends did just that about a year ago. A couple of weeks ago, they were back for their first visit...
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Okay, so enough of boring adults- let’s break it up with some photos of cute kids! I’ve said that our church has some of the cutest kids around, and here’s more proof! Benjy was in “a mood.” Perhaps it had something to do with his impending fever. Poor kid.
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